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Donald Trump
Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran seen as mostly aimed at Trump
Experts say Reza Pahlavi’s aspirations for a post-theocratic Iran are ‘ticking the boxes’ to win White House backing.
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Donald Trump
US says Iran halted 800 protester executions after Trump warnings
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China-Middle East relations
China warns against ‘law of the jungle’ amid anti-government protests in Iran
15 Jan 2026 - 9:44PM
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South China Sea
US aircraft carrier steams from South China Sea to Mideast as Iran in turmoil
Pentagon orders USS Abraham Lincoln on new mission after live-fire drills near Scarborough Shoal.
15 Jan 2026 - 5:05PM
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India
‘Trump’s wrath’: India’s aim to diversify trade via Iran faces tariff threat
The 25 per cent tariff against countries that trade with Iran may curtail India’s plan to develop the Chabahar port in Iran.
16 Jan 2026 - 1:01AM
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United States
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Investors are giving Trump a free pass
Markets, especially bond markets, are meant to be a disciplining force. Their inaction will only embolden Trump to act more recklessly.
15 Jan 2026 - 5:10PM
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Middle East
Trump claims ‘killing in Iran is stopping’, but keeps US options open
US president says that Iran hangings are off the table, and to ‘watch it and see’ about military action.
15 Jan 2026 - 12:27PM
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Brics
Could the Iran crisis push Global South blocs to deepen security ties?
A lack of response from the SCO and Brics could have a negative impact on the groups – but the crisis could also bring them closer.
14 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
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Vladimir Putin
How Putin’s focus on Ukraine war leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba exposed
Russia’s war in Ukraine leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba vulnerable, exposing security failures and eroding trust in Moscow’s global influence.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:48PM
Middle East
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Who are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and what is their role in the crackdown?
Reporting directly to Ayatollah Khamenei, this ‘empire within an empire’ wields immense wealth, intelligence, and suppresses dissent.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:50PM
China's military weapons
Why the US may find Iran’s air defence system harder to break than Venezuela’s
China’s most advanced export, the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile, is reported to be integrated into Iranian systems.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:32PM
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US-Iran tensions
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters
As the death toll surpasses 2,500, Iran’s judiciary chief calls for fast action for suspects arrested over protests.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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US-Iran tensions
Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are urging against military action, even as the US president teases that ‘help is on its way’.
14 Jan 2026 - 12:11PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks advance as investors turn to China amid Middle East uncertainty
Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:40PM
Middle East
Trump urges on protesters in Iran as crackdown death toll surges
As Tehran accuses the US of inciting violence, Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters.
14 Jan 2026 - 3:12PM
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China-Middle East relations
Why China may not act in Iran even if it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
Beijing is likely to see the current anti-government protests as an ‘urgent’ situation, but analysts do not expect it to intervene directly.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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China trade
Will Trump’s Iran tariffs send China searching for new oil sources?
Analysts urge China to protect strategic interests abroad after unexpected announcement, which is likely to push up oil import costs.
13 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Trump slaps 25% extra tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
Trump announces tariffs ‘effective immediately’ on economies doing business with Tehran, including India and China, Iran’s largest trading partner.
13 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
Donald Trump
Iran hits back as Germany’s chancellor says leadership facing ‘final days’
Germany’s Friedrich Merz warns that a government relying on violence is ‘effectively finished’.
14 Jan 2026 - 2:34PM
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Social media
Iranians use Musk’s Starlink to pierce internet blackout during protests
Smuggled satellite terminals offer a high-risk lifeline as Iran’s protest death toll climbs.
13 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
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Middle East
Exiled shah’s son emerges as a rallying figure as Iranians protest
After decades in the US, Reza Pahlavi’s prominence in Iran’s latest protests has surprised some observers.
13 Jan 2026 - 2:35PM
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US-China relations
China’s US embassy decries ‘coercion’ after Trump’s Iran tariff move
China’s embassy opposes Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ after Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
13 Jan 2026 - 8:13PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Why US ops in Venezuela have shaken Asia-Pacific’s middle powers
Middle powers fear a return to ‘rules of the jungle’ geopolitics as rival powers carve out spheres of influence.
13 Jan 2026 - 1:31AM
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China-Middle East relations
China denounces use of force in Middle East as Trump threatens Iran strikes
Beijing calls for ‘peace and stability’ in the region amid escalating protests in Iran.
12 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
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Diplomacy
China’s oil risks worsen as Trump threatens Iran
The US president’s suggestion of potential intervention in Iran after the fatal suppression of protests adds new jeopardy to China’s oil imports.
12 Jan 2026 - 5:10PM
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Iran steps up response to country’s largest protests in years
Iranian authorities warned the US and Israel they would retaliate if Washington follows through on threat to intervene.
12 Jan 2026 - 1:01PM
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European Union
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate after reports of hundreds killed in unrest
Amidst unrest, Trump claims Iran seeks talks, but warns of strong action. Tehran blames the US and Israel, but signals openness to diplomacy.
12 Jan 2026 - 7:31PM
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United States
Iran will target US, Israel if Trump strikes over protest
Israel is also on high alert for the possibility of a US intervention to support Tehran’s protest movement.
11 Jan 2026 - 8:07PM
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